17Chi Sco
17Chi Sco
17Chi Sco is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 17Chi Sco.
Located approximately 378.4 light-years from Earth, 17Chi Sco resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
17Chi Sco is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.24, 17Chi Sco sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.394.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,394 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.24 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,08 |
| Entfernung | 378 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 16h 13,85m |
| Deklination | -11° 50,26′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 17Chi Sco?
17Chi Sco is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 17Chi Sco from Earth?
17Chi Sco is approximately 378.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17Chi Sco with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.24, 17Chi Sco is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 17Chi Sco in?
17Chi Sco is located in the constellation Scorpius.